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President Trump and Rudy Giuliani in 2016

Is Rudy Giuliani working FOR Donald Trump or AGAINST him?

It was time to tell the truth about Donald Trump's payments to Michael Cohen to silence Stormy Daniels. The question is, does that help Trump's case?

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Today's talker: Don't trust Benjamin Netanyahu on claims about Iran's nuclear program
Many have reason to believe the Israeli prime minister is being a little too dramatic when pointing the finger at Iran.

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Andrew Norris, of Monroe, Ga.,participates in a gun-rights rally at the state capitol, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Atlanta. About 40 gun rights supporters have gathered for one of dozens of rallies planned at statehouses across the U.S.

Ban assault weapons, buy them back, go after resisters: Ex-prosecutor in Congress
Ban assault weapons and buy them back. It might cost $15 billion, but we can afford it. Consider it an investment in our most important right, to live.

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Gen Z is the loneliest generation, and it's not just because of social media
The loneliness of Generation Z reflects not just social media use but a broader decline in interactions with neighbors, co-workers and church friends.

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Megyn Kelly poses on the set of her new show,

Megyn Kelly's show is a flop. She needs to learn vulnerability or it won't ever work out.
Women can be strong and vulnerable — look at Oprah. Megyn Kelly should stop blaming society for not liking strong women and start getting vulnerable.

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In this file photo taken on January 17, 2018, a college student participates in a protest to defend press freedom in Manila.

Press freedom is under attack. Don’t wait for a journalist to be murdered to protest.
Jailings in Turkey and harassment in India are happening. Don’t take free speech for granted, because oppression of the press can happen anywhere.

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Pilot Tammie Jo Shults greets President Trump on May 1, 2018.

A trio of everyday heroes: Tammie Jo Shults, James Shaw Jr. and Sgt. John Chapman
A Southwest pilot, the Waffle House shooting savior and a fallen Air Force warrior remind us of America's capacity for character and courage: Our view

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Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jordan Klepper, Conan O'Brien on Mueller's questions for Trump in Best of Late Night
The late-night comics also have a few questions of their own. Watch our favorite jokes, then vote for yours!

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President Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller, file photos from Jan. 31, 2017 and June 19, 2013

Rosenstein impeachment articles are gross abuse meant to sabotage Mueller Russia probe
Meadows and Jordan are violating ethics rules and trying to sabotage Mueller's Russia probe with their articles of impeachment against Rod Rosenstein.